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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.60, 1,367.24 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.60, 1,367.24 and 295.74 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.60 : 1,367.24 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.60/1,367.24 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.60x = 1,367.24 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.60x = 404,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,348.30/911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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